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Absolutely love the Rena Filstar canisters. I am currently running a XP2 on my 29g, a XP3 on my 55g, and a XP4 on the 75g. Plenty of room for tons of media, I primarily load them full of floss and biomedia. Also have a valve to vary the flow, plus the option of a spray bar or just the nozzle. I modify my spray bars by taking the end cap off. Very easy to prime (except the XP4), would highly recommend (esp the XP3, love it!)

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Originally Posted by i_am_511

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Worth it. Only problem I'm having is, I've had a hard time finding a local store that sells the Rena brand, so I make alot of my own charcoal packs etc, or I get another brand. If I want Rena, I drive about 30 minutes.

Just received my XP3 today and I am quite pleased. Very easy to prime and extremely quiet. I love the versatility of this filter and the numerous options that are included with it. I was quite disappointed with the amount of biomedia that was included. There was a total of maybe 7 of the "stars" in the bag. I loaded all the other chambers with Ehfisubstrat instead. I wouldn't give it a full 10 simply because I have nothing but Eheims to compare it to, and I still find them to be better. But definitely a 9/10.

Easy shut off and detach of hoses, large capacity, total flexibility of media used, almost silent operation, simple setup, easy to clean

Cons:

none

The Rena xp2 is the first large canister filter I've owned, and I would certainly consider buying another of this brand. I agree that the packet of "stars" that comes with it to be a joke, and also the dumb things FLOAT so they tend to go all over when I open the canister for cleaning. I replaced them all with Fluval ceramic bio-rings, which sink and stay where I put them.

Otherwise this is a great filter so far, and has lots of power. Mine has been in operation for about 4 months now (which isn't very long, I agree), but it has proved an excellent filter in that time. The only problems I've had with it were user-induced!!

They have really good flow rate and large media capacity. I really like the spray bar that comes with the filter. The filter is easy to assemble and easy to maintain. Very quite filter as well. I would recommend this filter.

The only thing I did not like about the filter is the hose clamps that come with it, but they did work

I use an XP3 on my 125 gallon. Very quiet and simple filtration system. Was completely seeded within a week on my 90 gal and went through zero mini cycle when hooked up to the 125. I love that you can pull the lever to turn it on and off during water changes, rather than unplug it. I will be adding an XP2 to the 125 as I am quite pleased with the product.

The priming took a long time, and for me at least, if its plugged in, and I lift the lever, water pours EVERYWHERE. I lost 5 inches of water out of my 55 gallon tank in a matter of minutes. But, it was user error, just be careful!!!!

All in all its a very good filter. My water is crystal clear, with no floaties or anything.

I bought the XP3 for my new 60 gallon tank after many recommendations and positive reviews from people on this website. I have always used HOB filters so I was intimidated about setting up this--my first--canister filter. I dont know what I was so afraid of. I watched (lol!) as my husband who knows nothing about anything aquarium-related set this thing up and it looked so easy. I am very happy with this purchase and although they are kind of expensive, shop around! I found mine for $159 online but didn't want to wait for it to be delivered and Petsmart price-matched for me. I bought this along with the Rena Air 300 pump which I also reviewed. I highly recommend this filter.

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I have an XP3 on my 75 gallon and love it. Easy to prime, easy to clean. Media pads are expensive but I often buy the bulk roll and cut my own to save a few bucks. Does a great job keeping the tank clean.

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